Chinese Word of the Day
Learn one practical word each day, see it inside a natural sentence, then practice it in a live lesson. The rotation updates every day on China time so the habit stays simple.
Meaning
to begin
Start with meaning first, then say the word aloud three times.
Category
Action
This keeps your vocabulary tied to a real-life context instead of isolated memorization.
Rotation
Day 27 of 28
The list rotates daily at 00:00 China time for a predictable study rhythm.
开始
kāi shǐ
to begin
Usage Tip
You will hear it in lessons, meetings, workouts, and travel instructions.
Practice Prompt
Start a lesson, meeting, or travel plan in Chinese.
Example In Context
See the word inside a real sentence
我们现在开始吧。
Wǒ men xiàn zài kāi shǐ ba.
Let's start now.
Audio Placeholder
Native audio reference
Press to hear native-speed Mandarin pronunciation
Three-Minute Routine
Use today's word quickly
Read 开始 and kāi shǐ aloud three times.
Say the example sentence once slowly, then once at natural speed.
Use the practice prompt in your next speaking session before the day ends.
Why This Word Matters
Small vocabulary wins compound fast
Daily vocabulary sticks better when it stays connected to a situation you can actually imagine: booking a lesson, ordering lunch, joining a meeting, or introducing yourself. That is why each word here includes a real sentence instead of a bare dictionary line.
Today's Prompt
Start a lesson, meeting, or travel plan in Chinese.
Coming Next
Keep the streak alive
Next three words in the rotation
Motivation
坚持
jiān chí
to persist; to keep going
Greetings
你好
nǐ hǎo
hello
Politeness
谢谢
xiè xie
thank you
History
Last 7 words
开始
kāi shǐ
to begin
方便
fāng biàn
convenient; available
练习
liàn xí
to practice
准备
zhǔn bèi
to prepare; to be ready
合作
hé zuò
to cooperate; collaboration
会议
huì yì
meeting
咖啡
kā fēi
coffee